The U.S. House has passed a bill giving home buyers an extra three months to complete their purchases and still qualify for a generous tax credit.The Senate is working to reach an agreement with Republicans to pass the House-passed homebuyer tax credit closing date extension early as today.
Although the case shiller index came in suggesting a fragile recovery is waning, it didnt include the sales figures representing market behavior after the end of the homebuyers tax credit.…
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Recently, the mortgage rates have been the lowest since the mid-1950s. Does this mean that it’s a good time to refinance your home loan?
That depends mainly on what rate you have now—and whether you’re planning to move anytime soon. Experts advise weighing your options carefully.
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest point on records that mortgage company Freddie Mac has kept since 1971.
The average for a 30-year… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on June 29, 2010 at 10:49am —
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CT REIA and Terry Hale presents:
Recession-Proof Income with Commercial Real Estate
July 19 - 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel. 100 Berlin Road. Cromwell, CT
FREE for CTREIA and AOACT members | $30 for guests
Come celebrate the 7th anniversary of CT REIA
We will be…
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Mortgage Bankers Association for the week of 6/23/2010
Market Composite Index: (loan application volume) decreased 5.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 6.0 percent compared with the previous week
Refinance Index: decreased 7.3 percent from the…
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30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.69 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 24, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.75 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.42 percent.
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.13 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 4.20 percent. A year ago at this time, the…
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Added by Your Property Path on June 27, 2010 at 4:06pm —
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When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
- Helen Keller…
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Added by Jennifer Griner on June 25, 2010 at 9:27am —
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I AM A BUSINESS BROKER AND FACILITATOR WORKING WITH GROUP OF INVESTORS WHO ARE READY TO FUND PROJECT WITH LEASE BANK INSTRUMENT SUCH AS BG, SBLC, MTN AND CD.
THE FUNDING CONDITION INVOLVE THE CLIENT TO GIVE POF OR 5% OF THE BANK INSTRUMENT IN AN ESCROW ACCOUNT AND AFTER VERIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION THE 5% WILL BE RELEASE TO THE PROVIDER. SO GET BACK TO ME VIA
EMAIL OR PHONE LET…
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Seven-Year Lockout Policy for Strategic Defaulter
Fannie Mae announced today policy changes designed to encourage borrowers to work with their servicers and pursue alternatives to foreclosure. Defaulting borrowers who walk-away and had the capacity to pay or did not complete a workout alternative in good faith will be ineligible for a new Fannie Mae-backed mortgage loan for a period of seven years from the date of foreclosure. Borrowers who…
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CT REIA and Al Aiello presents: Free Webinar - LLC’s Have Great Money-Saving Benefits, but most are Worthless?
July 1 - 8:00 to 9:00 PM (EST)
Register for this event at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/507180513
What You Will Learn
Learn How to Set up and Operate Your Real Estate LLC for Maximum…
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Added by CTREIA on June 23, 2010 at 10:00am —
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What is a home warranty?
A home warranty is a residential service contract giving the homeowner repair and replacement coverage for major operating systems and appliances in a home. These repairs must be due to wear and tear, and not negligence or damage.
How can you benefit from a… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on June 22, 2010 at 10:33am —
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If you want to make sure your bathroom remodeling project is as green as possible, here’s how to save energy, conserve resources, and protect your budget.
It’s all about the water
Thinking about greening your bathroom means considering how you use water in terms of consumption and energy. According to the
American Water Works Association,…
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Added by Jennifer Griner on June 21, 2010 at 9:36am —
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Its not just location location in this market. Much more complex issues drive value of both residential and investment property.
When serious damage is done to an asset class and there is a big re-think regarding its true worth, no one truly knows what its worth, past assumptions may no longer be relevant. So appraisers are shooting in the dark. Without significant sale or leasing activity, it becomes difficult to do comps. And looking back is useless, since we know the data series…
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Added by Your Property Path on June 19, 2010 at 6:48pm —
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" Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you're ready or not, to put it into action."
— Napoleon Hill: An American…
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Added by Jennifer Griner on June 18, 2010 at 9:31am —
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There is nothing more pitiful than a ready and willing mind but an incapable body.
There is a well-known quote from the philosopher Virgil that says,
“The greatest wealth is health.” I also believe that health is the beginning of wealth. In other words,
your health will help you create wealth.
If you are in the business of… Continue
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Renters in Fannie Mae-owned properties may be able to stay in their homes
Fannie Mae Tenant-in-Place Rental Policy
To help minimize disruption, eligible renters who want to stay in a home that has been foreclosed can sign a month-to-month lease
if the property is owned by Fannie Mae. The policy, which applies to properties owned by Fannie Mae, will help bring stability to…
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Added by Jennifer Griner on June 15, 2010 at 9:11am —
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